Problems with 2002 Toyota 4Runner SUSPENSION

Right frame rail is very rusted to the point of non repair. unable to repair suspension due to unable to remove bolts that hold suspension to frame.

I have a 2002 toyota 4runner with a severely rusted frame. my vehicle has less than 70k original miles on it, no body rust, but an extremely rusted undercarriage and frame. i feel it is unsafe to continually drive with this problem, as it will only get worse and could affect other components such as steering, suspension, brakes, etc. seeing as how toyota has already had a class action lawsuit against their trucks of the same year for unsafe rusted frames, i feel my 4runner should be included in the frame replacement recall.

I was doing an oil change and noticed that the frame was rusted very badly . i think that there should be a recall on this model 3rd gen 4runner (1999-2002)this is the same frame as the truck that was recalled ,so this should be included .if this frame breaks it will hurt or kill some one .

On my 2002 toyota 4 runner the bracket welded to the frame for rear trailing arm on drivers side rusted off causing the vehicle to sway and act very strange. lots of other places rusted bad on frame also!

Rear swaybar rusted from frame causing 4runner to wobble excessivly almost causing me to wreck. that side of frame is completely rusted away.

Rear axel is rusted off the frame, and rotting, mechanic says it's unsafe to drive

Frame rust on the inside portion for the frame. 33" hole rusted through completely on passenger side. rust continues about 80% of the way through the rear lower control arm mount. driver's side has a similar amount of severe rust that has weakened the structural integrity of the frame to the point where it is no longer safe to drive. should the co troll arm mount finish rusting through, the axle will no longer be attached to the frame on that side. there is noticble flex and sound associated with the frame rot. it is only a matter of time before the control arm mount disconnects completely, or the frame buckles.

The rear body mount bushings are completely rusted away and do not hold the frame to the body due to excessive frame body rust thru out the vehicle's frame. makes noise when turning or going over bumps

This is yet another costumer of the 4runner 3rd generation complaining about the frame rusting out. there needs to be responsability for the bad frames on this year 4runner. my frame has holes in the rear control arm attachment area and more rust all throughout entire frame. i'm doing all i can to keep my frame from getting any more rust on it and keeping it safe to be on the road. i strongly believe toyota should also have a frame recall for the 4runner like it did for the tundra tacoma and sequoia frames.

Takata recall: i was driving on. freeeway (5) freeway and ball joints busted off and lost wheel and slid about 60 feet before stoping. busted break line and bent control joint.

Traction control system malfunctions intermittently while driving around curves. several times while driving approximately 30-40 miles per hour on a mountain road, the anti skid light illuminates without warning on a dry paved road with a subsequent sudden pull to the right and "grinding" noise. this has happened multiple times without warning. the toyota dealer can not help, since he can not replicate the problem. the latest occurrence pulled the vehicle across the center line into the oncoming traffic lane. (had there been oncoming traffic this would have been a serious accident)

I took my vehicle in for a routine oil change recently and the technician said that i have some major rust issues on my rear axle and drivetrain. he should me when it was on the lift. he explained to me that the bolt and clip than holds the brake line down on the rear differential had rusted and broken off of the differential cover. the rear differential is now leaking gear oil. the technician advised me that it is too risky to attempt to repair as it may cause the entire differential to be damaged and the whole rear axle would need to be replaced. the technician also said that it is a risk to drive the vehicle and is possibly unsafe to keep driving. he stated that it is unknown how much longer i would be able to drive it until the rear axle ceases.

I have a 2002 toyota 4 runner that was taken in for yearly state inspection and the technician informed that the frame is rotted through. he stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and a rejection sticker has been placed on the vehicle. not sure what to do now. the vehicle still looks and runs very well, but unable to drive.

Vehicle was stationary. while replacing exhaust system components. found what appeared to be minor rust on the passenger (right) side rear suspension mount. further investigation uncovered a larger area of rust along the 3 welds on the inner frame rail. cut / ground the metal back to good metal and am in the process of patching for my yearly maine vehicle inspection. either toyota has built an inferior frame or the newer chemicals being used to keep the roads clear in the winter to be the cause of this rust which could cause the rear suspension to fail at this point in the frame and cause a accident.

Frame and some suspension parts are very rusted, frame has holes and is becoming unsafe to drive. vehicle is only 13 years old, only 100100 miles. passenger side front suspension pop's when stressed in cornering. when at idle, you can hear the vibration from rust chunks in the frame. all heat shields rusted. skid plates on front and fuel tank so rusted must remove. now nothing is protecting the fuel tank.